Sweet Sensations LLC

Pikesville, MD

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With Sweet Sensations LLC, it is not just about the money for us, as evident in our extremely low prices. We want to provide you with outstanding service that will "wow" your guests and blow your mind, not your wallet.

Location

Pikesville, MD
21208

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Times hired on Thumbtack

27

Reviews

15 Reviews

Sheri C.
Dec 14, 2015

Event Catering

Verified Review

Sweet Sensations catered my wedding on Sept 12, 2015. Communication between myself and Dina could have been better. Took many calls and messages to get a return call. Asking them to meet was trying. Finally went for tasting. The setting was unusual in a daycare setting. The food we tasted was delicious. On the night we were meeting for Dina to look at reception space, she was over 2 hours late. This was not professional. Dina did provide uplighting and chair covers at no charge. The day of wedding they arrived later then discussed. Tables and chairs looked amazing. I will say that I don't consider them a catering company. Dina asked before wedding if they could use the kitchen at reception space. On day of wedding while my family was setting things up they noticed that instead of cooking the herb chicken they bought pre-made rotisserie chickens from someone else. As well as green bean almondine was on menu and which we tasted but there was just plain green beans. We were also told that we were having caesar and garden salad. Only garden salad was served. They were also to supply knife to cut cake but didn't bring. Dina kept saying that they never fed us green bean almondine that night of tasting and didn't say they were going to supply knife. Our guests did compliment the food, but it wasn't all prepared by them. If I wanted store bought rotisserie chickens I woukd have bought them myself. I definetly think that this company shouldn't call themselves a catering company. When my mother in-law tried to discuss this with Dina, Dina kept saying they did nothing wrong and that they ordered the chickens as the oven wasn't working. That is False. The ovens and stove top were all checked the day before and working. They would have never finished our meal with getting to the hall at 1pm and reception started at 5pm. I don't feel that I would recommend this company to anyone. Too many issues and when we went to discuss them with Dina she brushed me and my mother in-law off. When you own a company, customer satisfaction is most important. Not with this company. I could have saved alot of money if I knew how they woukd be making the food and they didn't make it.

Dina R.
Dec 15, 2015

Hello, this is Dina Ruffin with Sweet Sensations. In response to your review and comments I will again give a recap of your event. As for our facility, we share a commercial building that is located across the hall from a daycare facility. I am not sure as to why you actually entered the daycare, as it is clearly marked Kinderspiel childcare and in an email and text, I stated that our conference room for tastings was located on the left, "across the hall from Kinderspiel Chid Care". When meeting with the bride and groom at their venue, I was given the address. Using GPS, I was brought to a completely different county than the correct firehall with teh same street name and number! I called and communicated with the bride, before the scheduled meeting time, explaining where I was and that I didn't see a firehall. That was when we discovered that I was at the wrong location with the same street name and number. I asked the bride and groom if they would like to reschedule, being that it was going to take me almost an hour just to back track and another hour to reach them. She stated that it fine and that they did not mind waiting. I feel that this was a gps error beyond my control and I did best thing and most professional thing to do which was apologize for my error and drive the additional two hours to meet them for the site walk through.
I also stated to you, that we did not purchase pre-made rotisserie chickens. We purchased whole chickens and roasted them. I explained that perhaps they felt that way because they were in rotisserie style containers, but I explained that that is how we care 20+ cooked whole chickens and that the food was prepared and cooked by our company. I also explained that in the clients original contract, all of our featured sides were listed. Once they chose their final selections, that is when all other sides were removed and just what they chose remained, which were the Fresh whole green beans, and not Green bean almondine. I also again had proof of my email correspondence between myself and Selina (the chef who prepared their tasting and meal) of their vegetable choice with the Fresh whole green beans. You did not want to hear it. It was never stated that you needed Sweet Sensations LLC to bring a cake cutting knife. You didnt even purchase your cake from us but from a local Walmart. We did not have any involvement with your wedding cake. I am not understanding why you would think this, as it was not mentioned and certainly not in your contract, listed with the serving and eating utensils that we were to provide you with. Lastly, with your salad, again, on your contract, it stated that you (the bride and groom, not your guests) had the choice of serving a garden salad or caesar salad. I again have proof via text message with the bride, stating her choice for garden salad and the dressings she wanted to offer.
I by no means "brushed off" Sheri (mother in law) and was courteous and responsive to both her emails as well as the brides texts. I even went out of my way to continually make contact with the bride, when we lost contact after the wedding, which was when I discovered that she were out of town.
I am very sorry you were not happy with our service. We provided everything you asked for and was stated in our contract. It seemed your main issue was seeing, in the kitchen, the whole chickens in the containers. I have tried to explain multiple times that they were not rotisserie chickens, bought at a store. We ordered and prepped them ourselves and not by another store or company. I explained that it was easier to transport them in rotisserie style containers, when having so many.
You are absolutely right, customer satisfaction is of the utmost important. On the night of your wedding, once everything was completed and the event at its end, your guests as well as your entire family, down to the grandparents ( bride and the mother in law included) had nothing but compliments on the event and our performance, from how great the food was to how beautiful everything looked. I don't understand why things have all of a sudden changed over two months after your wedding.
Again, while customer satisfaction is our main goal, it is quite upsetting to have such a beautiful event, tarnished with a made up claim with store bought food to gain a refund. We went beyond the extra mile with free colored overlays, free charger plate rentals, no charge uplighting, as well as free chair covers and sashes that we came the day before your wedding at no cost to set up to not just ensure your satisfaction but to do our best to see that you had the wedding of your dreams.
I am very sorry you did not see that. I do not think you will find another caterer that will go to that length just to make you happy, but I wish you and your new marriage every bit of happiness and I hope you have a blessed new year.

Addy M.
Nov 22, 2015

Event Catering

Verified Review

I couldn't suggest a better cater for your event. Everyone and everything was lovely for our wedding day! We can't thank them enough! AMAZING!!!!!!!

Sharon M.
Oct 7, 2015

Event Catering

Verified Review

Where do I start... Sweet Sensations was the perfect Event Coordinator/Caterer for the 80th Birthday celebration for our Mother. I live in Georgia and the event was being held in Baltimore where my family lives. Once I connected Dina with my family she workef very deligently to provide all we wanted for this occasion. Dina was very responsive and flexible when we had to change venues. They transformed my mother's church fellowship hall in to a very elegant place. They setup, decorated, cleaned up and served. The food was outstanding! ! We could not have had such an elegant affair without them. I thank Dina and her staff for making this celebration a very memorable occasion. I look forward to using their services again. Sharon

Melissa L.
Sep 20, 2015

Event Catering

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Dina was excellent at our wedding!! her food was PHENOMENAL!! everyone at my wedding raved about the food and how "most food isn't very good at weddings but this was AMAZING!!". Dina and her staff were very accommodating and helped us transition during every aspect of the day so smoothly. Highly recommended!

Rachel K.
Jun 11, 2015

Party Rental Supplies

Verified Review

The customer service level is terrible! Dina completely ignored my messages and refused to respond. The professional thing to do would be to at least shoot a quick email that you could not perform services.

Dina R.
Jul 7, 2015

Hi Rachel, this is Dina. We are so sorry for ths inconvenience. There was a technical issue with our thumbtack emails, and everything was ending up in our spam folder. We have contacted Thimbtack customer service and have resolved the problem however, we apologize for not being able to catch the problem in time for your order. We wish you the best and have a blessed day!

David M.
May 19, 2015

Event Catering

Verified Review

Dina and her team helped us host a marvelous Cocktail Party for 125 people. Everything was easy, thought out, presented very well. We were very happy.
Dave, Elkridge MD

Samantha M.
May 5, 2015

Dina was one of the most loving and understand people I've ever worked with. The food was fresh and was a amazing home cooked meal. The decision she put in place even though I helped pick them out almost brought me to tears. She go's above and beyond to make everything perfect. I know with every event I have in the future all be coming to her!

Angela H.
Apr 15, 2015

I used Sweet Sensations LLC catering for my wedding reception. They were amazing!!! I admit I was skeptical because of their past reviews but in my personal experience, I had no trouble at all with communicating through their coordinator Dina. She was polite, very understanding of our unique venue requirements and the entire staff arrived on time. The food was just as good as the tasting and they even surprised me with complimentary up lighting!! I will definitely recommend their services to my friends and family.
Selina and Dina, you guys rock!!
Angela

Breck K.
Dec 28, 2014

Event Catering

Verified Review

I received a great quote then I was unable to get in contact with her and she wouldn't return my calls, emails, texts, or thumbtack message. I have less than 30 days until my wedding and no caterer.

Cynthia D.
Dec 9, 2014

Event Catering

Verified Review

I hardly ever like to write reviews good or bad. I should of know by the lack of follow up that the service was going to bad.
The good thing is she gave me a decent price. The decoration was good but my fiance and I had to help put the chaircovers on because they were 1 1/2 hours late. When they got there they had no sense of urgency.. The food was cold and my son and fiance had to help serve drinks and food. This was my daughter's college graduation that was very special to us. I was embarrassed. I requested to have some type of credit and she tells me that she needs to put me on a 3 way call to hear her supervisor side of the story. hmm..and then she implied for the price she gave me what should I have expected. Really? I am very disappointed of the service as well as having to write a review like this.
Best of luck for others.

Denise S.
May 5, 2014

I hosted by mother in laws 90th Birthday party. Dina was absolutely wonderfull to work with. Dina went out of her way to insure I got everything I needed. Thank you Dina and may God continue to bless you and your family. By the way my co-worker will be calling you for his wedding.
Denise Shelton

Renee R.
Oct 1, 2013

Event Catering

Verified Review

I HIRED THIS COMPANY FOR MY DAUGHTER.S GRADUATION PARTY AND SALINA MADE A DISASTER. OF IT. ALSO PROMISED. TO PAY OUR MONEY BACK AND KEEP MAKING EXCUSES WHY THEY DON.T HAVE THE MONRY. SHE SHOWED UP TELLING UP THE FOOD. WAS SOUR.SHE DIDN.T EVEN HAVE ALL OF MY MENUE ALSO. OUR GUEST COUNT WAS 150 SHE DIDN T EVEN HAVE ENOUGH FOOD FOR 100 PEOPLE. ALSO WE
RE STIIL GOING BACK ANX FORTH FOR OUR MONEY. THEN THEY HAVE A NERVD TO ALWAYS HAVD EXCUSES ABOUT OUR REFUND. I WILL NEVER USE THIS CATERER AGAIN. THE SPOILED SUCH A BLESSFUL OCCASSION FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. IT.S OCT 1. AND THEY STILL HAVEN. T REFUND OUR BALANCE YET FROM JUNE.29.2013.

Ronald H.
Sep 26, 2013

Party Rental Supplies

Verified Review

Excellent customer service and more than helpful in providing what I needed. I will work with this company in future events. I cant wait to see my wife's face when this centerpiece blows her away.

Belinda H.
Jun 30, 2013

Event Catering

Verified Review

Sweet Sensation LLC was wonderful to work with. They worked very well to make my reception beautiful. If I had to do it again this would be the caterer I would use. The food was great, decorations was beautiful and the cake was delicious.

Shani D.
Mar 18, 2013

Event Catering

Verified Review

when I first walked in I thought I was dreaming it was so beautiful she really outdone herself and I really would like to thank her for the excellent service she gave me she made my Wedding day perfect in every way I will recommend her to all family and friends who are are in need of a caterer

Dina R.
Mar 19, 2013

Thank you so much Shani, it was such a pleasure. I am so pleased you liked everything and thank you for your referrals. God Bless your union!!!

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